Oregon State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Oregon State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Oregon State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Oregon State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Oregon State accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 29,025 people applied and 22,886 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Oregon State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Oregon State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Oregon State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Oregon State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Oregon State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Oregon State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.7. 27% of freshmen who attended Oregon State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 58% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Oregon State is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Oregon State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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